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Entries will be evaluated on content, writing quality. Alli monitors the selfpublishing industry in two ways. With thousands of books competing against your selfpublished book for. Publish the part of your novel you have already written no less than 1500 words or your complete book.
Book awards contests can be a great way for a new or experienced author to win a prize, get recognition, and improve your chances at getting a major book deal. The evvy awards are open to any independently or self published print book, e book or audio book and may be submitted by the author, publisher or credited service provider illustrator, designer, editor, printer, consultant, etc. Selfpublishing experts list themselves as everything you need to get your book online and to print and they most certainly are. Selfpublishing is an option pursued by poets and writers who feel that traditional publishingfor whatever reasonisnt for them.
There are no genre restrictions, and judging criteria is weighed evenly between concept originality, marketability in the current landscape, and overall writing talent. Established in 2016 to recognize excellence in canadian independent publishing, the whistler independent book awards offers prizes in two categories. The book must also be enrolled in the kdp select program, which offers some benefits, as well as additional restrictions. In the meantime, james minter has drawn together a list of 50 book awards open to selfpublishers. Apr 08, 2014 the guardian is set to become the first national newspaper to champion self publishing on a regular basis with the launch of a new monthly prize that aims to find the best diy novels. The list is supplied as information for authors and selfpublishers interested in pursuing awards and citations as a means to their own publishing goals. Formerly the gold medallion book awards, the christian book awards have been awarded to christian authors since 1978. Selfpublished book awards, writing contests and literary. Welcome to this ratings page where youll find author awards and contests rated and. Legaia books launches its biggest online book competition. The allnew monthly literary prize for selfpublished. We look forward to celebrating your wonderful books. We have a partner membership for services which align with our code of standards and go through a vetting process.
As one who has written and had published nearly 200 books since the 1970s, let me try to help you decide. Jan 14, 2017 a mong the dozens of awards for selfpublished books, there arent many that are worth winning. The annual best indie book award or biba is an international literary contest recognizing outstanding indie authors. The christian book awards are among the most prestigious awards in the religious publishing industry, as well as the oldest. But with so many contests out there, how should indie authors choose which to. Book award submissions 6 awards, one discounted price at.
Nearly every contestant wins somethingincluding a shiny sticker they can display on their book cover to make buyers think they have written something of quality. Enter our writing contest for a chance to win a selfpublishing package. Entering a very niche business book, a local interest book, or a family biography is unlikely to do well in a book contest. But if you want to customize your order and get more bulk printed books upfront, no problem. Book awards for selfpublished authors publishers weekly. Selfpublishing selfpublishing companies publishing a.
Book awards for selfpublished authors including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition or its sponsors. With hundreds of thousands of selfpublished books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out. Christian book awards, writing contests and literary prizes. Ill start with definitions so you know what youre actually choosing. The 2020 ippys are open until the final deadline of. These awards were selected based on their acceptance of selfpublished books. Researching book award contests can be overwhelming. Self publish ebooks and paperbacks for free with kindle direct publishing, and reach millions of readers on amazon. Author scams and publishing companies to avoid becoming a published author is a fantasy shared by almost all writers. Using only the online submission system, submit an ebook selfpublished in 2019 by february 28. The annual best indie book award or biba is an international literary award contest recognizing selfpublished authors. The guardian is set to become the first national newspaper to champion selfpublishing on a regular basis with the launch of a new monthly prize that aims to. Careful guidance through my own choice of editor and cover artist, polished professionalism in turning my manuscript into a work comparable to any created by a major publisher, not missing any opportunity to help me get proper placement these.
Print on demand pod print on demand is the most affordable way to get your book directly to readers. In 2009, 76% of all books released were self published, while publishing houses reduced the number of books they produced. And as with almost any widelyshared ambition, there are also folks out there looking to make a quick buck by exploiting those dreams whether they involve securing a book deal or going the indie publishing route. Book awards for self published authors including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition or its sponsors. This literary contest aims to provide authors an interactive social challenge throughout the web. Book cover is one of the criteria in the first and second phase of the contest as indicated in rule 8. Most legitimate bookaward contests dont allow submissions by selfpublishing authors. In addition to prizes, the winner, finalists, and more than 100 notable books from the competition are featured in the decemberjanuary issue of shelf unbound. As diy publishing gains respectability and established authors join the throng, the guardian is joining forces with legend times to find the best self published novels, in any genre, every month. Self publishing packages includes 25 printed books 300 pg, 6x9, softcover, black interior, which are perfect for author signings. Including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition.
Even though covid19 may have brought the majority of the world to a virtual standstill figuratively speaking that doesnt mean your virtual book marketing has to stop literally speaking. Though the option does allow for greater independence and creative freedom, it also requires selfdiscipline, professional diligence, and a realistic understanding of the literary landscape. Online book contest legaia books home of self publishing. There are three finalists in each category fiction and nonfiction, with the winners being announced at the annual whistler writers festival. How to win a book contest 7 pitfalls to avoid self. The national indie excellence awards niea is open to all english language printed books available for sale, including small presses, midsize independent publishers, university presses, and selfpublished authors. Apr 06, 2020 the competition is open to all englishlanguage self published books for which the authors have paid the full cost of publication, or the cost of printing has been paid for by a grant or as part of a prize. Book awards authors should enter westwind communications. Amazon and penguin publishing productions company have organized a novel writing contest for original, unpublished or selfpublished, fictional, english language manuscripts of any genre, provided it is not pornography or sexual nature, offensive material or intentions, illegal acts or items, stolen properties or encouragement, items that infringe upon an individuals privacy, hate. Selfpublishing packages includes 25 printed books 300 pg, 6x9, softcover, black interior, which are perfect for author signings. The best self published book awards programs have the power to change that and bring authors and their works out of obscurity and into the spotlight. A mong the dozens of awards for selfpublished books, there arent many that are worth winning.
Literary contests for authors on self publishing platform. Shelf media hosts the annual shelf unbound best indie book competition for best self published or independently published book, receiving entries from january 1st to october 1st each year. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished books released each year. Awardwinning authors tend to be more successful when it comes to finding a literary agent, getting a publisher, and selling more books. My first book, sunbelievable, was published by my own publishing company and therefore qualified as a selfpublished versus a printondemand selfpublished book. With hundreds of thousands of self published books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out. The awards honor books that depict the cultural, historical, and sociopolitical aspects of the black diaspora. The book must have been published after september 1, 2019, until april 1, 2021. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. Shelf unbound best indie book competition writing contest.
Self published book of the month books the guardian. Christian book awards, writing contests and literary. If the book is a sequel or other book in a series, the book must have a standalone story that our judges can relate to without reading the other books. Selfpublished book awards the writers union of canada. Selfpublished book titles in production tripled from 2006 to 2012. The book pipeline fiction competition is open to unpublished and published books, graphic novels or comics, short stories, and plays for filmtv adaptation consideration. Selfpublish ebooks and paperbacks for free with kindle direct publishing, and reach millions of readers on amazon. The competition is open to all englishlanguage selfpublished books for which the authors have paid the full cost of publication, or the cost of printing has been paid for by a grant or as part of a prize. Publishing or selling participating stories through outside retailers other than booknet is strictly forbidden.
And many of these contests are run by media groups that use them as a way to drum up business. As diy publishing gains respectability and established authors join the throng, the guardian is joining forces with legend times to find the best self. Niea national indie excellence awards united states. Book awards for selfpublished authors the book designer. Jul 12, 2014 these include the guardian self published book of the month, the amazon breakthrough novel award, the next generation indie book awards, and the international book awards. If you were already planning on selfpublishing with amazon, this is a great opportunity. If you want to increase your books exposure and prove that you are an accomplished writer, check out the 20 global ebook awards. Dec 12, 2019 participating in a writing contest can help advance your writing, inspire new ideas, or help with writers block. Dec 22, 2011 researching book award contests can be overwhelming. Self published book titles in production tripled from 2006 to 2012. Go to the contests page and submit your short story. Literary contests for authors on self publishing platform booknet. Indie publishers and selfpublished authors are invited to enter the next competition for books with a date of the competition year.
This is the only writers digest competition exclusively for selfpublished books. All entries must be postmarked by march 31st, 2020. Book awards contests can be a great way for a new or experienced author to win a prize, get recognition, and improve. How can you as a selfpublished author know which competitions will. Jan 18, 2018 learn about the 10 top legitimate book awards open to self published authors. The majority of selfpublished book awards dont confer any benefit to the author, other than a seal that winners often must pay for. Contests are one of the best ways for selfpublishing authors to promote their book and improve their credibility. To enter the contest, authors must publish it on the kindle, and add the keyword storytelleruk2020 in the keywords metadata field. In fact, with many of us finding ourselves with a bit more time on our hands, right now is the perfect time to doubledown on book marketing tactics that replace the. Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, ebook publishers, and selfpublished authors. Top 10 selfpublished book awards for independent authors.
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